ARIANESPACE
Ariane 62 | Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31)
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Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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PADAriane Launch Area 4
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGalileo
MISSION OVERVIEW
Payload consists of two satellites for Europe’s Galileo navigation system.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 62AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31)
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 4LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaPROGRAM
Galileo
COUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0b85fcca-5252-48d7-9ccb-c10b1da9d183
Reported date: Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 8 minutes ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 62 →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
62
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Ariane 6 family is currently under development by the European Space Agency, with two variations including the Ariane 62 with two solid boosters intended for government and scientific missions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 62 | Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) launch?
The Ariane 62 | Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) is scheduled for Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31)?
The Ariane 62 | Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) mission uses the Ariane 62 rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 62 has flown 6 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 62 | Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 4 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) going to?
The Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31)?
The Ariane 62 | Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) is operated by Arianespace. It is part of the Galileo program.
Can I watch the Ariane 62 | Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Sep 19, 2026 04:33 UTC
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Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Sep 19, 2026 04:33 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 minutes ago
●Launch Library 28 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0b85fcca-5252-48d7-9ccb-c10b1da9d183
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 5.26, -52.79
Mission Profile
Galileo L15 (FOC FM28 & FM31) is a Ariane 62 mission operated by Arianespace set to lift off from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on December 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a navigation mission to Medium Earth Orbit. It is flown as part of the Galileo program.